A plastic waste sorting facility will be built in Hamam Sousse, Tunisia, as part of the TOUMALI project, a Mediterranean tourism initiative that includes Tunisia, Morocco, and Egypt. The project is a collaboration between the public and private sectors, with a total funding of 330,000 euros. The facility is expected to provide necessary equipment for collecting and sorting waste.
The TOUMALI project aims to promote sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean region. According to Dr. Dorra Miled, President of the Tunisian University of Tourism, the project is a significant step towards reducing pollution in the region. The facility in Hamam Sousse will be a key component of this effort, enabling the sorting and recycling of plastic waste.
The project is a partnership between the municipality of Hamam Sousse, the International Center for Environmental Technology, and the Tunisian University of Tourism. The facility will help reduce plastic pollution in the region and promote sustainable practices. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address environmental challenges in the Mediterranean region.
Tunisia has been working to address environmental issues, including plastic pollution. The country has launched several initiatives to reduce waste and promote recycling. One notable project is the development of a robot designed to remove plastic waste from the Port of Kantaoui, funded by the German Ministry of the Environment.
Dr. Miled emphasized the importance of partnerships between the public and private sectors in addressing environmental challenges. She proposed reactivating the "Tunisian Environmental Label," established in 2010 and 2011, which aims to promote sustainable practices and environmental responsibility. The label could be updated to include new criteria, such as social responsibility.
The Tunisian University of Tourism is playing a key role in promoting sustainable tourism practices. The university's efforts focus on reducing the environmental impact of tourism and promoting eco-friendly practices. The plastic waste sorting facility in Hamam Sousse is an important step towards achieving these goals.
The new facility in Hamam Sousse is expected to make a significant contribution to reducing plastic pollution in Tunisia. The project is part of a broader effort to promote sustainable development and environmental protection in the region. The success of this initiative could serve as a model for other countries in the Mediterranean region.
Key points
- The facility will be established with a total funding of 330,000 euros.
- The project aims to promote sustainable tourism practices in the Mediterranean region.
- The facility will provide necessary equipment for collecting and sorting plastic waste.
